Conquer the Castle

Knights and trail champions, we take to the trails again on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for our next edition of Conquer the Castle.

Registration Includes

• Custom unisex race shirt included for all participants or upgrade to a hoodie!
• Custom Finisher Medal
• Race Bib
• Chip Timed Run
• Stocked aid stations
• Post-race snacks
• Awards: Top 3 Female & Male finishers for 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, 10 Mile Ruck, & 5K
  100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle
• Be Knighted (this is for the 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, & 10 Mile Ruck)

Schedule
Friday, November 6th

• 4-6:30 PM | Early Packet pick-up | 2nd Sole, 18636 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Saturday, November 7th | AB Williams Memorial Woods, North Chagrin Reservation

• 4:00 AM | Early send off for 100k and 50k runners*
• 4:00 AM | Packet pick up (Will be open throughout day)
• 5:00 AM | 100k starts
• 6:00 AM | 50k starts
• 7:00 AM | 20 Miler & 20 Mile Ruck starts
• 8:00 AM | 10 Miler & 10 Mile Ruck starts
• 9:00 AM | 5k starts
• 1:00 PM | 20 Mile afternoon start***
• 3:00 PM | 10 MIle Run or Hike
• 6:00 PM | must start last loop for 100k
• 9:00 PM | race closes/timing crew packs up.

*Starting in the 4am Early Send Off voids you from Age Group and Overall Awards but not the race or listing in results.
**Awards for Age Groups and Overall will be handed out throughout the day.
***New afternoon racing option for 2025

Participants who start a loop (loops) after 3:00 PM must have a headlamp or another source of light to help guide them on the trail.

Review the Refund Policy & and Bib Transfer policies